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Skillet BBQ Pork Chops with Pineapple

Skillet BBQ pork chops with pineapple deliver smoky-sweet BBQ sauce simmered with pineapple juice, then caramelized pineapple rings in the same skillet. Boneless pork chops are seared until golden and finished in the bubbling sauce for a juicy, glossy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

boneless pork chops (1 inch thick)
  • 4 boneless pork chops About 1 inch thick
seasonings and pork chop flavor
  • Salt To taste
  • pepper To taste
  • garlic powder To taste
skillet and sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil Use a neutral cooking oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice From the reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings Drained; juice reserved
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • green onions For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chops for 4 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
Make the pineapple BBQ sauce
  1. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Caramelize pineapple and finish cooking
  1. Add the pineapple rings and cook for 2 minutes per side until caramelized.
  2. Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: simmer the sauce until it looks slightly thick and glossy before adding the pineapple rings so the glaze clings to the pork. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing: yes, freeze pork with sauce for up to 2 months, then thaw and reheat gently. For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce (keep pineapple juice and brown sugar adjustments to taste).